Bursar jobs in Kentucky

Bursar manages and oversees operations of student, faculty, and staff accounts. Provides leadership and direction for tuition and fee structure, financial aid resources, billing and receivables, petty cash, and payments. Being a Bursar is the custodian of institutional funds. Ensures compliance with university, state, and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures. Additionally, Bursar requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a top executive officer. The Bursar typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Bursar typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Bursar
  • KCTCS Careers Site
  • Lexington, KY FULL_TIME
  • Title: Bursar

    Salary Range: $4,646 - $7,906 per month

    Contract Term Length: 12 Months

    Standard Hours: 37.5

    Work Location: On-Site

    FLSA Status: Exempt

    College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC- Leestown

    Department: Finance and Operations

    Benefits

    Bluegrass Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

    • Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
    • Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
    • 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
    • Vacation/Sick Time
    • Work-Life Balance
    • 9.5 Paid Holidays
    • 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
    • Employee Assistance Program

    Job Summary

    The bursar serves as the operational manager of all billing and cashiering functions for the college. Working collaboratively with the associate vice president of business services and vice president of finance, this position is responsible for the correct billing, collecting, depositing, and/or refunding of all money owed to the college. This position ensures that all business office functions with respect to student billing and cash handling are handled in accordance with KCTCS business procedures. The bursar provides leadership and supervision for the student billing department and is responsible for maintaining accurate and confidential information and reporting the content to the associated vice president of business services, the vice president of finance and operations, the college president/CEO, and the Leadership Executive Team (LET).

    Job Duties:

    General Administrative
    1. Provide leadership to the unit consistent with the mission of the college and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and in cooperation with other college administrators.
    2. Participate with the president and other college leadership in planning and assessing overall college operations and initiatives.
    3. Work with unit staff in developing and assessing the annual unit plans based on the college strategic plan.
    4. Support accountability and institutional effectiveness by developing, implementing, and assessing effective procedures that support college operations and foster student success.
    5. Provide leadership for the unit in participating in annual and biennial college-level budgeting.
    6. Develop and monitor an annual budget related to the goals and operational needs of the unit.
    7. Supervise staff including recommendations on hiring, orientation, coaching, evaluation, and supporting professional development.
    8. Participate in college and system organizational development activities including service on college or system committees or involvement in other initiatives as assigned.
    9. Participate in professional organizations and professional development.
    10. Other duties as assigned.


    Functional Area
    1. Ensures the integrity and accuracy of student billing and accounts receivable.
    2. Ensures that all accounts receivable are tracked, reviewed and collected. Supervises accounts receivable collection efforts with the Department of Revenue.
    3. Ensures that payment deadlines and collection policies are appropriately communicated to all faculty, staff and students.
    4. Coordinates the cancellation for non-payment process.
    5. Ensures the accuracy of student refunds and proper dissemination of refund policies and Higher One information.
    6. Ensures all cash receipts are appropriately collected, balanced and posted daily in accordance with KCTCS and college cash handling procedures.
    7. Provides ongoing cash handling training sessions to ensure that KCTCS and college cash handling policies and procedures are being followed.
    8. Responsible for all college imprest cash funds.
    9. Serves as the contact for local depository institutions.
    10. Provide daily supervision, leadership and direction of the student billing department.
    11. Ensures staff are appropriately trained on KCTCS and college policies and procedures, excellent customer service and applicable software.
    11. Provides information to college leadership for reporting and planning purposes.
    12. Participates in student events.
    13. Performs special assignments as requested by the vice president of finance and operations.
    14. Other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management or a related field, and two to five years of related experience or equivalent. 

    Preferred Qualifications:

    1. Commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community and technical college and to personalized business services.
    2. Understanding of legal and audit constraints with respect to cash handling, banking and collections.
    3. Personal and professional integrity with an emphasis on confidentiality.
    4. Administrative experience in a complex organization. Experience in an educational setting preferred.
    5. Technical skills in business and technology applications.
    6. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
    7. Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.

     

     

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Associate Bursar
  • Nightingale College
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Position Summary The Associate Bursar will work directly with the Assistant Bursar to ensure the accuracy of all student...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Work Study Bursar Office
  • Clayton College & State University
  • Morrow, GA
  • About Us Located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta, Clayton State University offers employees a diverse environment...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Bursar
  • Nightingale College
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Title: Director, Bursar Position Summary: The Director, Bursar oversees the Bursar's Office is the custodian of the func...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Registrar
  • Keiser University
  • Miami, FL
  • AssistantRegistrar is responsible for creating maintaining all student schedules on an ongoing basis, as well as sharing...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bursar
  • Elgin Community College
  • Elgin, IL
  • About ECC: Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including un...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounts Receivable - Cashier/Bursar
  • Lafilm
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • **Accounts Receivable - Cashier/Bursar** * - Accounting * Los Angeles, CA, USA * Hourly * Full Time * *Health, Dental, V...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Service Specialist
  • Downstate
  • **Customer Service Specialist** **Job No:** 495250 **Department:** STUDENT BILLING/CASHIERING **Local Title:** Customer ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bursar Clerk
  • Miami Regional University
  • Miami Springs, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Miami Regional University has openings for full time Bursar Clerk. This position is resp...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Bursar jobs
$64,850 to $97,757

Bursar in Carson City, NV
In the role of Bursar, you will be reporting directly to the school’s headmaster and perhaps have lines of communication with local authorities and school governors.
January 08, 2020
Bursar in Duluth, MN
The Office of the Bursar is committed to providing excellent customer service to Radford University students, parents and the campus community.
January 17, 2020
You may appeal a late fee by writing to the Office of the Bursar.
December 02, 2019
Bursar in Tuscaloosa, AL
A bursar is considered the equivalent of a financial administrator or business manager for an educational institution.
February 16, 2020